The best place to stay up to date on all events and programming at JSS! This calendar is always up to date and includes all the information you need to get involved.
Sep
11
Fri
A free and open Rosh Hashana program at Oakwood Village retirement home, led by Rabbi Renee Bauer alongside JSS staff and volunteers. Join us for light refreshments, a short service, and a bit of torah. All are welcome.
Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Friday, September 11, and ends at nightfall on Sunday, September 13.
Sep
20
Sun
Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and ends at nightfall on Monday, September 21, 2026. JSS is closed until Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Sep
25
Fri
Holiday structure:
- First two days – 9/25-9/27: Full holiday days with no work allowed for many observant Jews.
- Chol HaMoed (intermediate days) – 10/01-10/02: work is permitted but with restrictions.
- Final day (Hoshanah Rabbah) – 10/02, followed by Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
Sukkot commemorates the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the desert after leaving Egypt, and it is celebrated with building and dwelling in a sukkah (temporary outdoor shelter).
Oct
2
Fri
Please join your neighbors, volunteers and Jewish Social Services staff for candle lighting, challah, wine, songs and discussion to usher in Shabbat, along with the opportunity to recite Kaddish. We look forward to spending this special time together with you! We celebrate Shabbat at Capitol Lakes on the first Friday of each month, led by JSS Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from JSS Staff and UW-Hillel student volunteers.
No tickets or registration required – if you have questions on the event, please contact Paul Borowsky at 608-442-4083.
Oct
16
Fri
A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff and volunteers. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month. The service takes place in the Westmoreland Room behind the front desk of the main entrance. No tickets or registration required – please message Paul Borowsky for any questions.
Nov
6
Fri
Please join your neighbors, volunteers and Jewish Social Services staff for candle lighting, challah, wine, songs and discussion to usher in Shabbat, along with the opportunity to recite Kaddish. We look forward to spending this special time together with you! We celebrate Shabbat at Capitol Lakes on the first Friday of each month, led by JSS Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from JSS Staff and UW-Hillel student volunteers.
No tickets or registration required – if you have questions on the event, please contact Paul Borowsky at 608-442-4083.
Nov
20
Fri
A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff and volunteers. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month. The service takes place in the Westmoreland Room behind the front desk of the main entrance. No tickets or registration required – please message Paul Borowsky for any questions.